THEPAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WELLINGTON SOMERSET
Registered charity 1159809 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JOHN'S PCC WELLINGTON
Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral Work, visiting sick and bereaved Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation Teaching and promotion of Christianity, including taking school assemblies. Church Mission through events, meetings and activities for senior citizens, parents, toddlers and other special needs groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that while the year ended with a small operational surplus of £1,993.20, the charity depleted £39,500 from savings to pay its parish share. The Treasurer warns that reserves are now insufficient to cover the 2025 shortfall if income levels remain static. The document notes significant financial pressure due to lost lettings income and increased building maintenance costs.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“In 2024, we reclaimed some VAT under the Listed Places of Worship scheme, and we received a small legacy. In addition, we were able to catch up with the Gift Aid money.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“our savings took a hammering in order for us to fully pay our parish share and are now at the level where we would not be able to cover the shortfall in 2025 if normal incomes remain at 2024 levels.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Comparing this charity’s FY2023 and FY2024 accounts as analysed by this site.
- Rev Colin George Simpsonchair
- Andrew Maddocks
- Christine Mary Hayes
- David John Grabham
- Diane Donohue
- JUDITH ANN DUFOUR
- Joanne May Leigh
- John Kevin Massey
- Lenore Clarke
- Marcus Edward Olliffe · trustee of 1 other charity
- Patrick Foster Clarke
- Richard John Wallis Elloway BA
- Roger Philip Webb
- Sophie Reynolds
- William Owen Brown
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Somerset
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THEPAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WELLINGTON SOMERSET financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that while the year ended with a small operational surplus of £1,993.20, the charity depleted £39,500 from savings to pay its parish share. The Treasurer warns that reserves are now insufficient to cover the 2025 shortfall if income levels remain static. The document notes significant financial pressure due to lost lettings income and increased building maintenance costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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